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Salsa Dance Scene?

I was told that some NY Salsa Instructors are prejudiced of black people. I even seen it for myself at some of the classes/salsa socials here in NYC. If you notice, most performance teams are not even diverse - its like you have to be 100% latino/latina to be part of a performance team, or not "look black" for that matter. And if you are black or "look black", the prejudiced people will try and stop you from suceeding in any salsa dance endeavor you embark on, meaning they attempt to shatter your dreams in obvious and subtle ways. This is the message I got from my experience in the salsa scene and boy is it sad.

I'm a brown-skinned woman of mixed nationalities, and being Hispanic is one of them. I cannot believe the prejudice going on...100% Latinos/Latinas from the Caribe have African origins too. Why act wrong toward someone who enjoys dancing salsa and "looks black"?

I just do not get it. If someone has the answer to this one, please do tell.

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1 week ago
It is so hard to pick the best answer!! Grrr! lol, but I will choose one. All of your answers were wonderful by the way :). Thanks for understanding, and I won't let this bother me from here on out.


Best Answer - Chosen by Asker: 1 week ago
It is so hard to pick the best answer!! Grrr! lol, but I will choose one. All of your answers were wonderful by the way :). Thanks for understanding, and I won't let this bother me from here on out.